Grammar 1 Flashcards

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Independent clause

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An independent clause has a subject and verb, and makes a complete thought. Independent clauses are called independent because they can stand on their own and make sense.

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Dependent clause

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A dependent clause has a subject and verb that don’t make a complete thought. dependent clauses always need to be attached to an independent clause

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Simple sentence

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One independent clause

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Compound sentence

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Two or more independent clauses

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Complex sentence

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One independent clause, plus one or more dependent clauses 

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Compound complex sentence

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Two or more independent clauses plus one or more dependent clause

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